Customer Reviews

Malibu LT90704T 4 Pack Low Voltage 10-Watt Metal Floodlights, 50 Feet Cable with 88-Watt Power Pack, Black

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We've had this kit for one day and we've discovered a major design flaw. It rained today, and the spotlights collect water if you aim them upwards (for instance towards a tree). The rubber seal is designed to be water resistant but not water proof. It is not designed to be immersed in water. As a result, the water leaked past the seal where it was now trapped inside the semi-sealed compartment. Light bulb wire will rust out in a matter of a couple weeks under these conditions. I did a search on other review sites and sure-enough, people are having to replace the bulbs every few weeks. Fortunately I identified the problem quickly. I am now considering whether to return them or attempt to fix the design flaw myself. Malibu: Hire an engineer. On the plus side, the light sensor works well.

I have a side patio door which leads out to my fenced-in backyard via a paved walkway. I bought this set in addition to three 10-watt floodlights for lighting the walkway.

Installation was very easy; the part which took the most time was screwing the stakes into the base plates of the lights themselves.

As a side note, modifying the placement of each light is also a fairly simple process. They do not have to be permanent fixtures.

As far as brightness is concerned: the lights have 10-watt bulbs, so they are not blindingly bright, but they do a good job of illuminating well enough for me to walk and see what is along the path. I can identify facial features without irritating my next-door neighbors because of the painful lighting.